Brawndo Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 #Sabres announce they've signed 2015 5th round pick Devante Stephens to an ELC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Who is making the calls on these? TPegs? Brandon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Who is making the calls on these? TPegs? Brandon? GMJE ?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 SGMRB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Terry has asked me to handle contracts until the new super boss is hired. I thought Denate was a no-brainer. My understanding is he was leaning toward Swamp until he discovered what a firm Bylsma supporter he was. Now it looks like a PA/Flagg combo. Overheard Brandon muttering something to Terry about friends close, enemies closer... Edited April 26, 2017 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Sign all the defensemen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Who is making the calls on these? TPegs? Brandon? At the presser, Pegula said Jeff Crisp was handling the amateur side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-90 W Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 At the presser, Pegula said Jeff Crisp was handling the amateur side. "Chief amateur scout Jeff Crisp is overseeing that portion of Buffalo's hockey department on an interim basis". http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/19250897/buffalo-sabres-sign-devante-stephens-entry-level-contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Devante Stephens, 6'2" LHD 3rd season WHL: 67gm, 13g, 22a and +27. At this point we need all the defense we can get on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Depth signing, but we'll see if he has more to his game than he showed in the CHL. There are players who often show more in the AHL than they did in the CHL. So it could work out. Either way, they need a new glut of defensemen options for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Any stats on his junior team? Was he their #1 defenseman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Any stats on his junior team? Was he their #1 defenseman? No, Callan Foote is also on his team. http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=451&status=stats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 At the presser, Pegula said Jeff Crisp was handling the amateur side. Is signing a prospect pro side or amateur side? Jakobowski is the contract guy. Stephens is an athlete who really pumped up his numbers this season for an organization good at producing defencemen. The Sabres need defencemen. Doubt this one was ever really an issue. But on a guy closer to the bubble, it's interesting who would have the final say. Doubt we will be without a leader long enough for it to make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 At the presser, Pegula said Jeff Crisp was handling the amateur side. But committing a contract to a kid is really a gm decision. Does it set a bad tone for a candidate who is now stuck with that decision when perhaps they would not have made it? Not saying Devante is not worth it, but my angst grows the longer that position is vacant. Dudacek seems capable but he doesn't even know how to spell the kid's name. Not very comforting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) But committing a contract to a kid is really a gm decision. Does it set a bad tone for a candidate who is now stuck with that decision when perhaps they would not have made it? Not saying Devante is not worth it, but my angst grows the longer that position is vacant. Dudacek seems capable but he doesn't even know how to spell the kid's name. Not very comforting. ???? ???? Edited April 27, 2017 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Is signing a prospect pro side or amateur side? Jakobowski is the contract guy. Stephens is an athlete who really pumped up his numbers this season for an organization good at producing defencemen. The Sabres need defencemen. Doubt this one was ever really an issue. But on a guy closer to the bubble, it's interesting who would have the final say. Doubt we will be without a leader long enough for it to make a difference. But committing a contract to a kid is really a gm decision. Does it set a bad tone for a candidate who is now stuck with that decision when perhaps they would not have made it? Not saying Devante is not worth it, but my angst grows the longer that position is vacant. Dudacek seems capable but he doesn't even know how to spell the kid's name. Not very comforting. I'd imagine that Crisp determines whether he's worth a contract, then Jakubowski does the contract. That makes sense to me, anyway. Ultimately I don't think a couple borderline contracts will mean a hill of beans--you can always dump a meaningless (financially) contract without any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 But committing a contract to a kid is really a gm decision. Does it set a bad tone for a candidate who is now stuck with that decision when perhaps they would not have made it? Not saying Devante is not worth it, but my angst grows the longer that position is vacant. Dudacek seems capable but he doesn't even know how to spell the kid's name. Not very comforting. lol, we don't have enough defenders as is it is and you are worried about an entry level AHL deal? come on now, that's just being paranoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 When I get home my plan is to go see him in action when Kelowna comes back to Seattle on Friday for game 5. He looked good but didn't stand out last time the Rockets came to town. If I make it to the game I'll try to provide a more detailed scouting report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) lol, we don't have enough defenders as is it is and you are worried about an entry level AHL deal? come on now, that's just being paranoid. Not the kid per se, the idea that someone with the responsibility for managing the talent pool isn't in place and the organization is still rolling with the plan.And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean someone isn't out to get you. (Peers through closed blinds) Edited April 27, 2017 by 3putt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 What if no one in the room is left after the new guy takes over. There seems to be an assumption that everyone stays. I'd be surprised if that were the case. Firing Murray indicts the plan and all those associated therewith. Again, I hope TP isn't down playing the need to have a hockey guy in charge and expecting a group approach going forward. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 TP is spending millions for TM and DB to sit at home, what's the big deal about an ELC for a guy ready for Rochester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 TP is spending millions for TM and DB to sit at home, what's the big deal about an ELC for a guy ready for Rochester. For what it's worth, all this talk about the millions he is spending on ex-coaches, a lot of it is offset when they get new jobs. Rex Ryan's deal even had offset language in the event ESPN hired him, which of course happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Not the kid per se, the idea that someone with the responsibility for managing the talent pool isn't in place and the organization is still rolling with the plan.And just because you're paranoid doesn't mean someone isn't out to get you. (Peers through closed blinds) You're an NHL franchise, you don't just stop doing things because your GM got fired. Some of these contracts have to get signed now. If the new GM doesn't like it he can easily trade away a guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Just normal to sign one of our 2015 draft steals to an ELC, next one up should be estephan. Edited April 27, 2017 by Huckleberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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